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Tigers By The Tail
Trojans open season with 24-
17 victory over Auburn at Coliseum in front of national television audience / 20
DM TROJAN
Student newspaper of the University of Southern California
WEDNESDAY
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September 4, 2002
Of interest...
Controversial new cathedral opens in downtown Los Angeles with the world looking on / 7
News Digest 2 Opinions 4
Roundup 6 | Lifestyle 7
The Buzz 7 Classifieds 16
Crossword 17 Sports 20
vol. CXLVII, no. 6 www.dailytrojan.com
World Fewer studying in tech fields
Academics: Failure of dot-com companies and economy that is slow to revive cause students worry about future
of jazz loses legend
Obituaiy: Icon of swing era
By PAUL HARTSOCK
Contributing Writer
As the economy continues to slide and technology-related businesses see a streak of bankruptcies, failures and downsizes, computer science departments at universities nationwide, including USC, are expe-
riencing a decrease in the sizes of their undergraduate classes.
While the Computing Research Association reported a drop-off in computer science undergraduates nationwide starting in 2001, USC’s computer science department claims 2002’s freshman class is the first to see a noticeable decrease.
"Specifically this year, our numbers are down, but it appears to be a nationwide trend," said Stephen Schrader, a computer science undergraduate adviser at USC.
Much of the cause for this lies in the recent widespread failure of dotcom startups and the economy’s general downturn. Five years ago, many computer science graduates made plans to start new businesses and make fast cash.
“It was a practical, hot degree that could ensure you a good career and good money,” Schrader said.
But after many such businesses went under, students going into technology fields with entrepreneurial intentions changed their minds.
"What (the dot-com) created is a swell of interest that was probably unreasonable in a sense,” said Gerard Medioni, chair of the computer sci-
I see Technology, page 12 I
and former USC student
2 Senate members quit their positions
Government Special election to fill vacancies left by resigning legislators
By ELIZABETH BROTHERTON
Staff Writer
Student Senate will be holding a special election in the upcoming weeks to fill positions left open after the resignation of two senators.
Joe Lajos, residential senator, and Sama Hunter, commuter senator, submitted their official resignations to Senate officials this week.
Lajos’ schedule did not allow him enough free time to “properly contribute” to Senate, according to his resignation letter.
Hunter, on the other hand, is taking a leave of absence from USC this semester and cannot complete both semesters required to remain a senator.
“1 regret having to give up this position, which as I see it, is giving up a chance to serve USC... by alleviating the pains of the current commuters’ circumstance,” Hunter wrote in her resignation letter.
“Nevertheless, I will be in touch and have good faith in the remaining USC commuter senators that they will serve our fellow students with humbleness, tenacity and persistence,” she wrote.
Senate Vice President Lauren Geissler expressed optimism about the situation, saying that Senate is looking forward to a new semester.
“We would rather (the senators) be responsible and resign their position than rather have them be irresponsible and not fulfill their duties," Geissler said.
Any student meeting election eligibility .requirements may run for the limited positions left open by Hunter and Lajos.
The election, unlike that of the spring, will be held on a much smaller scale because Senate wants these positions to be filled immedi-I see Senate, page 13 I
Burger King royalty in unhealthy food, study shows
HEALTH & MEDICINE
By SCOTT MARTIN DALE
Staff Writer
Excess calories and artery-clogging fat remain a staple of the fast food diet, but fast food restaurants are offering more healthy choices than ever before.
To help consumers figure out which foods to choose — and which ones to avoid — a consumer watchdog group ranked the best and worst of the fast foods.
The recent report, issued by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, found that Burger King sells the five most unhealthy fast foods in the industry.
The fast food giants Double Whopper with Cheese, Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shake, french fries, hash browns and value meals swept the top five “worst” fast foods list, while it won two slots in the “best” fast
foods category for its Chicken Whopper Jr. and BK Veggie Burger.
Wendy’s Mandarin Chicken Salad, McDonald’s Fruit ’n‘ Yogurt Parfait and Subways low-fat subs rounded out the “best” fast foods list “The major fast food chains are responding to consumer demand by adding foods that are both good for you and delicious,” said Jayne Hurley, CSPI senior nutritionist, in a press release. “Fast food salads like Wendy’s are replacing boring iceberg lettuce with more interesting salads that don’t taste like diet food.”
But foods that fall on the “worst” list are still too prevalent on fast food menus, according to the report. For example, a Burger King Double Whopper value meal may contain up to 2,100 calories — more than the total recommended daily calorie intake for the average adult.
For most people, there’s no rea-
son to eat the Double Whopper with Cheese,” said Patrice Barber, nutritionist for Hospitality Services. “Most peoples needs are met with a much smaller sandwich.”
Analysts say the popularity of “value meals” lies in their cost relative to food volume.
For example, turning a Burger King Whopper into a value meal costs only $1.69 more than the hamburger alone, but it adds an extra 590 calories, according to the CSPI report Even worse, a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese “extra value” meal, which comes with a large fries and a large drink, costs 8 cents less than separately purchasing the same hamburger with a small fries and a small drink, according to a CSPI report issued earlier this year.
CSPI’s findings surprised some
I see Food, page 6 I
“The major fast food chains are responding to consumer demand by adding foods that are both goodfor you and delicious.”
JAYNE
HURLEY
senior nutritionist Center for Science in the Public Interest
dies at 94 in New York City
By KEVIN PANG
Staff Writer
Lionel Hampton, a USC alumnus who pioneered the vibraphone as a jazz instrument, died at the age of 94.
Hampton, whose legendary performances with Louie Armstrong,
Charlie Parker and Nat King Cole spanned a seven-decade Hampton musical career,
died early Saturday morning of heart failure in a New York City hospital.
“He, in my mind, was the last great swing-era jazz soloist,” said Thom Mason, a music historian and the founder of the jazz studies department at the USC Thornton School of Music. “Hamp represents the end of an era.”
Though his exact birth date and place were never confirmed, Hamptons passport lists the date as April 20, 1908. His manager said Hampton was born in Birmingham, Ala.
As a teenager, Hampton became a drummer and played in a Chicago jazz band. He moved to Los Angeles in the late 1920s after high school and attended USC, although he I see Hampton, page 13 I
Double take
Crystal Lauderdale I Daily Trojan
Reflection. The Spirit of Troy appears on the back of a tuba as the band marches onto the field of the Coliseum for its halftime performance during USC’s football game against Auburn University.

Tigers By The Tail
Trojans open season with 24-
17 victory over Auburn at Coliseum in front of national television audience / 20
DM TROJAN
Student newspaper of the University of Southern California
WEDNESDAY
--------♦-------
September 4, 2002
Of interest...
Controversial new cathedral opens in downtown Los Angeles with the world looking on / 7
News Digest 2 Opinions 4
Roundup 6 | Lifestyle 7
The Buzz 7 Classifieds 16
Crossword 17 Sports 20
vol. CXLVII, no. 6 www.dailytrojan.com
World Fewer studying in tech fields
Academics: Failure of dot-com companies and economy that is slow to revive cause students worry about future
of jazz loses legend
Obituaiy: Icon of swing era
By PAUL HARTSOCK
Contributing Writer
As the economy continues to slide and technology-related businesses see a streak of bankruptcies, failures and downsizes, computer science departments at universities nationwide, including USC, are expe-
riencing a decrease in the sizes of their undergraduate classes.
While the Computing Research Association reported a drop-off in computer science undergraduates nationwide starting in 2001, USC’s computer science department claims 2002’s freshman class is the first to see a noticeable decrease.
"Specifically this year, our numbers are down, but it appears to be a nationwide trend," said Stephen Schrader, a computer science undergraduate adviser at USC.
Much of the cause for this lies in the recent widespread failure of dotcom startups and the economy’s general downturn. Five years ago, many computer science graduates made plans to start new businesses and make fast cash.
“It was a practical, hot degree that could ensure you a good career and good money,” Schrader said.
But after many such businesses went under, students going into technology fields with entrepreneurial intentions changed their minds.
"What (the dot-com) created is a swell of interest that was probably unreasonable in a sense,” said Gerard Medioni, chair of the computer sci-
I see Technology, page 12 I
and former USC student
2 Senate members quit their positions
Government Special election to fill vacancies left by resigning legislators
By ELIZABETH BROTHERTON
Staff Writer
Student Senate will be holding a special election in the upcoming weeks to fill positions left open after the resignation of two senators.
Joe Lajos, residential senator, and Sama Hunter, commuter senator, submitted their official resignations to Senate officials this week.
Lajos’ schedule did not allow him enough free time to “properly contribute” to Senate, according to his resignation letter.
Hunter, on the other hand, is taking a leave of absence from USC this semester and cannot complete both semesters required to remain a senator.
“1 regret having to give up this position, which as I see it, is giving up a chance to serve USC... by alleviating the pains of the current commuters’ circumstance,” Hunter wrote in her resignation letter.
“Nevertheless, I will be in touch and have good faith in the remaining USC commuter senators that they will serve our fellow students with humbleness, tenacity and persistence,” she wrote.
Senate Vice President Lauren Geissler expressed optimism about the situation, saying that Senate is looking forward to a new semester.
“We would rather (the senators) be responsible and resign their position than rather have them be irresponsible and not fulfill their duties," Geissler said.
Any student meeting election eligibility .requirements may run for the limited positions left open by Hunter and Lajos.
The election, unlike that of the spring, will be held on a much smaller scale because Senate wants these positions to be filled immedi-I see Senate, page 13 I
Burger King royalty in unhealthy food, study shows
HEALTH & MEDICINE
By SCOTT MARTIN DALE
Staff Writer
Excess calories and artery-clogging fat remain a staple of the fast food diet, but fast food restaurants are offering more healthy choices than ever before.
To help consumers figure out which foods to choose — and which ones to avoid — a consumer watchdog group ranked the best and worst of the fast foods.
The recent report, issued by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, found that Burger King sells the five most unhealthy fast foods in the industry.
The fast food giants Double Whopper with Cheese, Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shake, french fries, hash browns and value meals swept the top five “worst” fast foods list, while it won two slots in the “best” fast
foods category for its Chicken Whopper Jr. and BK Veggie Burger.
Wendy’s Mandarin Chicken Salad, McDonald’s Fruit ’n‘ Yogurt Parfait and Subways low-fat subs rounded out the “best” fast foods list “The major fast food chains are responding to consumer demand by adding foods that are both good for you and delicious,” said Jayne Hurley, CSPI senior nutritionist, in a press release. “Fast food salads like Wendy’s are replacing boring iceberg lettuce with more interesting salads that don’t taste like diet food.”
But foods that fall on the “worst” list are still too prevalent on fast food menus, according to the report. For example, a Burger King Double Whopper value meal may contain up to 2,100 calories — more than the total recommended daily calorie intake for the average adult.
For most people, there’s no rea-
son to eat the Double Whopper with Cheese,” said Patrice Barber, nutritionist for Hospitality Services. “Most peoples needs are met with a much smaller sandwich.”
Analysts say the popularity of “value meals” lies in their cost relative to food volume.
For example, turning a Burger King Whopper into a value meal costs only $1.69 more than the hamburger alone, but it adds an extra 590 calories, according to the CSPI report Even worse, a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese “extra value” meal, which comes with a large fries and a large drink, costs 8 cents less than separately purchasing the same hamburger with a small fries and a small drink, according to a CSPI report issued earlier this year.
CSPI’s findings surprised some
I see Food, page 6 I
“The major fast food chains are responding to consumer demand by adding foods that are both goodfor you and delicious.”
JAYNE
HURLEY
senior nutritionist Center for Science in the Public Interest
dies at 94 in New York City
By KEVIN PANG
Staff Writer
Lionel Hampton, a USC alumnus who pioneered the vibraphone as a jazz instrument, died at the age of 94.
Hampton, whose legendary performances with Louie Armstrong,
Charlie Parker and Nat King Cole spanned a seven-decade Hampton musical career,
died early Saturday morning of heart failure in a New York City hospital.
“He, in my mind, was the last great swing-era jazz soloist,” said Thom Mason, a music historian and the founder of the jazz studies department at the USC Thornton School of Music. “Hamp represents the end of an era.”
Though his exact birth date and place were never confirmed, Hamptons passport lists the date as April 20, 1908. His manager said Hampton was born in Birmingham, Ala.
As a teenager, Hampton became a drummer and played in a Chicago jazz band. He moved to Los Angeles in the late 1920s after high school and attended USC, although he I see Hampton, page 13 I
Double take
Crystal Lauderdale I Daily Trojan
Reflection. The Spirit of Troy appears on the back of a tuba as the band marches onto the field of the Coliseum for its halftime performance during USC’s football game against Auburn University.